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Pop Art, 'Mad Men' and an enduring era

2015-04-11 02:54:01| Beverages - Topix.net

Within the Walker Art Center's spectacular "International Pop" exhibit, which opens Saturday, are several works directly reflecting the impact that images from commercial culture had on the Pop movement. Most notable is Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Can," but the influence was international, as seen in art like "Special K," a Pop take on the cereal box from Brit Derek Boshier, and Japan's Ushio Shinohara's "Drink More," which incorporates a Coke bottle.

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The meaning and enduring importance of Leonard Nimoy and Mr. Spock

2015-02-28 00:26:49| Extremetech

Leonard Nimoy, best known as TV's Mister Spock, has died at the age of 83. His portrayal of the character was revolutionary -- at least, to this author.

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The enduring wisdom of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

2014-12-21 04:10:49| Beverages - Topix.net

Charlie Brown and Linus discuss the meaning of Christmas, and the concept of happiness, in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” 'A Charlie Brown Christmas" has reached its 50th season. The animated holiday classic based on the popular "Peanuts" comic strip first aired on Dec. 9, 1965.

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Washington state enduring record wildfire season, official says

2014-09-11 19:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: The wildfire season in Washington state has been one of the most destructive on record, charring 550 square miles of wilderness and destroying hundreds of homes and structures, the state Department of Natural Resources said on Thursday. The assessment came as Washington Governor Jay Inslee renewed a request for the federal government to offer assistance to more than 300 people who lost their homes during July's record-setting Carlton Complex blaze near the Cascade Mountains. Washington has...

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